- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Meadow Point Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Point Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080291001329
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Point Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #7 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Point Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Point Elementary School ranks #7 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291001329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Meadow Point Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 080291001329 · Aurora, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 14.3:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
Meadow Point Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Meadow Point Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Creek H
Cherry Creek High School
3,852 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail High School
3,089 students
- Eaglecrest Hig
Eaglecrest High School
2,851 students
- Grandview High
Grandview High School
2,684 students
- Smoky Hill Hig
Smoky Hill High School
2,297 students
- This school 401
Meadow Point Elementary School
401 students
What this shows Meadow Point Elementary School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Point Elementary School compares
Meadow Point Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Colorado - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
White 33.9%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Meadow Point Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah reports $15,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Point Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Point Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Point Elementary School
How many students attend Meadow Point Elementary School?
Meadow Point Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Point Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Point Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow Point Elementary School?
39.5% of students at Meadow Point Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Point Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Point Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Point Elementary School?
Meadow Point Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Meadow Point Elementary School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Point Elementary School ranks #7 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides Meadow Point Elementary School, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students), and Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.